Hat-holding device



B. DICKMAN.

' HAT HOLDING DEVICE. APPLICATION FILED AUG- 18, 1919. I

1,357,546, 'Pa tented Nov. 2, 1920.

VEN'T R 1 N EernarJDz'c/rm an figy m ATTORNEY- UNITED STATES BERNARD DICKMAN, OF OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA.

HAT-HOLDING DEVICE.

Application filed August 18, 1919.

To all 10 7mm it may concern Be it known that I, BERNARD DICKMAN, a citizen of the United States, residing at Oakland, in the county of Alameda and State of California, have invented new and use ful Improvements in Hat-Holding Devices, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to a hat holding device.

Hat pins which are now in general use for fastening ladies hats are in many ways objectionable: First, .because of the gradual destruction to which the hat is subjected; second, an unreliable fastening is at best obtained; third, the scalp is subject to injury by the point of the pin; fourth, the hair is often mussed, particularly on a Windy day; and, fifth, more or less difiiculty is always experienced before the pin or pins can be satisfactorily placed.

The object of the present invention is to provide a fastener by which the above difficulties may be practically avoided. Further objects are to provide a fastener which is simple and substantial in construction, cheap to manufacture and which may be applied to any ladys hat by merely stitching it to the inside lining. Further objects will here inafter appear.

The invention consists of the parts and the construction, combination and arrangement of parts as hereinafter more fully described and claimed, having reference to the accompanying drawings, in which Figure 1 is a perspective view of a ladys hat showing the application of the invention.

Fig. 2 is a side elevation of the hat fastener proper.

Fig. 3 is an edge view of the same.

Referring to the drawings in detail, A indicates a ladys hat, 2 the brim, 3 the rim or interior lining and 4 the hat fastener proper. There may be two or more employed, as here shown, but, as they are identical in construction, the description of one will suiiice.

One of the hat fasteners employed is shown in Fig. 2. From this figure and Fig. 3 it can be seen that the hat fastener is plate-like in formation and is preferably constructed of thin metal or like material. The plate-like member is triangular in shape and the center portion is cut away, as shown at 5, to lighten the device as much as possible. Formed on the inclined side 6 of the Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Nov. 2, 1920.

Serial No. 318,192.

plate is a series of comb-like teeth 7. These teeth are angularly disposed with relation to the inclined side or edge of the plate and they can therefore readily enter the hair when the hat is applied. .The plate is otherwise perforated at a plurality of points, as

shown, at 8, to permit the device to be slightly twist or rotate the hat which will cause the teeth to enter the hair and form a secure attachment. In removing the hat the operation will, of course, be the reverse.

From the foregoing description it can be seen that I have provided a cheap and reliable hat fastener which may be readily attached to any hat without injury thereto and may be transferred from one hat to another in, practically speaking, a moments time, as it is only necessary to secure the fastener in place by taking a few stitches. Further I have provided a comb-shaped. fa."- tening adapted to be secured to the rim or lining of the hat at its inner edge, said fastener being so positioned that it will slide under the hair near and along the scalp where the wearers hair is thickest, thereby securely fastening the hat to the wearers head without danger of injury either to the scalp or the hair.

While a more or less specific design is here shown I wish it understood that changes in material and finish may be re sorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention as disclosed in the appended claims; similarly, that while two hat fasteners are here shown it is obvious that three or more may be employed, if desired.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1.'In combination with ahat, a pair of plate members secured interiorly of the hat rim one on each side thereof and each plate member having a plurality of comb-like teeth extending therefrom, the teeth of one plate extending in such a direction with respect to the teeth of the other plate that by a slight rotary action of the hat said teeth will engage in the hair of the wearer whereby the hat is secured against removal.

2. In combination with a hat, a plate member secured on each side interiorly of the hat rim, and each plate having upwardly projecting inclined teeth extending in opposite directions with respect to each other, and adapted to engage in the hair of 10 the wearer upon a slight rotary action given the hat rim, whereby the hat is secured against removal.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

W. W. HEAL Y, M. E. EWING. 

